Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Being there . . . With the sun setting behind them, Majorettes entertained the crowd during the dedication ceremonies. Ann Rosso, Lisa Miketich and Stephanie Miketich concentrated on the next step in the formation. Football captains participated in the dedication ceremony with Kurt Gilbert speaking for the group. Curt Reams, Pat Koltz, and Jeff Lang recognized donors and the field committee. With alumni and students present, the Trueman C. Pippel Memorial Field was dedicated on October 17. Mr. Pippel was an outstanding football coach during the 40’s and 50’s achieving a 25 game winning streak, with one defeat, and then a 28 game winning streak. “I am very pleased that everyone would think enough of him to dedicate the field in his honor, especially around Homecoming Week, which is a very special time for the students,” said Mrs. Pippel. She attended the Homecoming game participating in the parade, and the dedication ceremony. “He demanded discipline and stressed to play fair to the best of your ability. When you play dirty, he said, you take your mind off the game.” said Jim DeBoyer, former football player in the 40’s and 50’s.

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Excitement dominated the year . . . as the minutes ticked away during the game against Richmond at the Trueman Pippel field , the fans and spectators couldn ' t control their excite- ment. After 16 losing attempts, the Muskrats were in the victory column. With this game, the band stood out in their new uniforms. Homecoming captured many in- terests along with new events. The face painting throughout the week helped bring spirit into the halls. For the first time in two years, people lined the streets to cheer on the floats and marching units. From slumber day to the active participation in theme day, class rivalry remained strong. New clubs continued to grow as the Science Society expanded, and French Club began. Newspaper cap- tured their first major award with In- ternational Honorable Mention from Quill and Scroll. Yearbook finally won the coveted Buckeye award from GLIPA. Band continued to dominate the county participating in competi- tions and winning numerous awards. With spirit really returning after years of apathy, to capture the feel- ings and excitement of the year, You had to be there Student lile division — 7

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With a new tradition beginning, Kim Kasperowicz awarded the spirit plaque to senior representative Tim Davis. Mr. Mick Meldrum introduced the speakers: Mrs. Dorothy Pippel, Mrs. Judie Reams, Sports Boosters, Mr. George Johnson, former principal and superintendent, Mr. Ken King, former superintendent, Mr. Joseph Caimi, superintendent. Reverend David Stiles, and Mr. Donald Dodge, Board of Education. The spirit jug went to the sophomores in a break from tradition. Kim Kasperowicz presents the coveted jug to Tracie Lobeck. With top points in the hall and float, the class of ’89 was able to capture this honor. An overflow crowd cheered and encouraged the Muskrats to their 6-0 victory over St. Clair. A strong alumni section of “Trummie’s Boys” attended the game. Victorious game concludes dedication After many years of planning, the dreams became reality as the football team began their season on the new field. Along with the excitement of playing the football game on the new field, came a winning season. At the first game under the lights, Richmond fell victim to the Muskrats. The field is a result of eight years of planning. Delay in construction was due to the district and national economic problems of late 70’s and early 80’s. With the return to a six hour day, the plans for the sports complex continued. Actual construction began last July. “I think we will have a sense of unity and a newly discovered source of pride within our school,” said Mr. Ford. Bleachers, pressbox, lights, goal posts, fencing and construction costs ran the expense upwards of half a million dollars.The construction was completed mainly using school personnel. As Mrs. Pippel encouraged the Muskrats, the football team combined forces for an exciting victory over St. Clair in overtime. Dedication — 9